It’s fits great now, really a good feeling pack. The second picture it is higher up on my hips. Unfortunately I can’t keep the dang thing there no matter how much I try to cinch it down. I could have taken more slack out of the should straps in the second photo, but when it set down onto my hips it tends take up that slack. There isn’t much weight in it right now, probably only 15 lbs or so. I will make more adjustments if I’m carrying weight but I’m not really upset how it is carrying now that I brought the yoke up some more. I didn’t want the load lifters super high while I’m not carrying anything that why it’s still a little low.
I have found a way to use the pack with the bag empty. The first is wrap the strap around the handle like y’all showed! Empty or nearly empty is closer to how I’ll use the pack for half of the season while it’s still warm. The way it is now I only have to undo the two buckles and I can slide my fix platform down in. I like not having to undo a ton of stuff to get to my gear. My saddle(if I’m not wearing it in) and my 2 tethers for climbing easily fit quickly in the outer kangaroo pouch. All I have to do is pop the lid up and they’re a quick grab. Then my light, therms cell etc. will fit in the lid and the side pouches no problem.
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I still need to figure out these hip pouches though.They’re smaller than I like and they’re also too far back for my liking. Thoughts?